Founded in 1947, Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology is a non-profit public higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Harbin (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), Heilongjiang. Officially recognized by the Department of Education of the Heilongjiang Province, Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology is a large coeducational Chinese higher education institution. Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. Heilongjiang University of Science and Technology also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, as well as administrative services.